Moulded Bulb

Name: Moulded Bulb
 
Type: Miniature ceramic jug or creamer
 
Year: c. 1930s–1950s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unknown (unmarked base, possibly British or German cottage industry)
 
History: This piece is a small, glazed earthenware jug with a distinctly moulded floral bulb shape and Art Deco-style hand-painted detailing in green and black. The stylized linear pattern and organically inspired form suggest influence from the 1930s–1950s era, when stylised botanical and modernist forms were prevalent in utilitarian ceramics. The unmarked base, typical of mass-produced or regional pottery, indicates it may have been produced for the souvenir or novelty gift market.
 
 
Its footed and scalloped base, along with the rustic glazing and asymmetrical form, hint at either a hobbyist piece or a smaller-scale manufacturer. While not highly valuable due to its lack of maker's mark or prestige association, its charming hand-crafted feel and vintage aesthetic make it appealing to collectors of quirky mid-century miniature ceramics or farmhouse-style decor.
 
Flaws: None